Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
8. Using suction pads and with the aid of another technician remove the rear window.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the excess PU adhesive from the opening.
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Carefully trim the remaining PU adhesive to leave approximately 1 mm of trimmed PU adhesive adhered to the rear window opening flange.
CAUTION: Avoid touching the trimmed surface as this will inhibit the new adhesive from bonding.
NOTE: If the original rear window is to be installed, remove the excess PU adhesive from the glass as described in this step.
2. Check the pinch weld sealing area for damaged sheet metal. rust or foreign material which may have caused, or may cause, glass breakage.
3. Using a hot air gun, apply warm air (25°C) to the rear window opening and glass bond line to remove all traces of moisture.
CAUTION: To make sure that the PU adhesive cures, it is essential that all bonding surfaces are free of all moisture.
4. Prepare the glass, rear window opening and trimmed PU adhesive in accordance with the instructions supplied with the adhesive kit.
5. Apply the PU adhesive in a continuous bead of between 8 and 10 mm height to the window flange along the bond line.
NOTE:
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Discard the first 100 mm of PU adhesive as this may have a reduced working time.
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To avoid water leaks, any breakage in the continuous head should be overlapped by 20 mm.
